Writings to Encourage WellBeing

Cleaning Up Our Act

living your yoga Aug 13, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course

PART SEVEN: SAUCHA – CLEANLINESS

Through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the Self within. Saucha revels our joyful nature, and the ye...

Cultivating Contentment

living your yoga Jul 08, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART SIX: SANTOSHA – BEING CONTENT

The result of contentment is total happiness. – Sutra II.42

How often do you feel content?

The teachings of Yoga advise cultivating contentment so you may maste...

Let It Go, Let It Flow

living your yoga Jun 19, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course

PART FIVE: APARIGRAHA - Living in Abundance

Acknowledging abundance, we recognize the blessings in everything and gain insights into the purpose of our worldly existence.
– SUTRA II.39

Being in a sta...

Living in Moderation Brings Boundless Rewards

living your yoga Jun 11, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course
PART FOUR: BRAHMACHARYA

Our journey through the Yamas is teaching us to blend our human nature with our Divine nature by reflecting loving kindness and compassion for all (Ahimsa), living in truth (Sat...

Are You Stealing Away from the Present Moment?

living your yoga Jun 04, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16-part mini-course

PART THREE: ASTEYA

Abiding in generosity and honesty, material and spiritual prosperity is bestowed.

– Sutra II.37

Asteya, the third Yama, traditionally translates as non-stealing and is the ac...

The Truth Will Set You Free

living your yoga Jun 01, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course

PART TWO: SATYA

Dedicated to truth and integrity our thoughts, words and actions are uplifted. - SUTRA II.36

The yamas are teachings about how to lessen the suffering that is a part of the human exp...

How Nice Can You Be?

living your yoga May 29, 2023

The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An 16 part mini-course
PART ONE: AHIMSA

Embracing reverence and love for all. - Sutra II.35

Just how nice can you be? You will never know unless you consciously make choices to support this exploration. The first two limbs ...

“Embodiment” is a standing practice requiring both strength and balance. It includes the vitamins of yoga asana. (Straddle, Warrior Two, Extended Side Angle and Triangle) Key postures that when held well for a period of time act as both a massage...